Business Productivity

5 benefits of having a Cloud Phone System

2023-03-28T12:27:44+01:00March 28th, 2023|Cloud Services, Productivity, Remote Working|

We look at the advantages that a cloud phone system will provide to your company. The costs of running a business are rising faster than ever. If the sharp increase in energy costs was not enough, firms are being hit with wage hikes and escalating recruitment fees, not to mention the impact of inflation and [...]

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Free training courses via Teams – Viva Learning

2022-07-01T09:59:14+01:00July 1st, 2022|Productivity, Technology News, Tips and Advice|

Did you know you can get free training courses on your Microsoft apps and other business topics through Microsoft Teams? You simply add the Viva Learning app to your sidebar. As part of our cloud services offering we're always on the lookout for new and useful apps and we like the look of Viva Learning. [...]

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How to mitigate the business cybersecurity risks of war in Ukraine

2022-03-10T15:40:25+00:00March 10th, 2022|, |

This short Executive Briefing explains how the conflict in Ukraine has escalated the potential risks to your cybersecurity. Attend our live webinar at 1pm on 17 March to understand why this affects you and your business insurance - and how to be prepared for a cyber attack. Why this affects you and why you need [...]

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Are your hybrid meetings a horror story?

2022-02-17T14:28:22+00:00February 17th, 2022|Productivity, Remote Working, Tips and Advice|

Many business owners have concerns about the standards and impact of their hybrid meetings. Meanwhile, they are breathing a palpable sense of relief that they are able to bring their teams back to the office. Whilst most of us have adapted well to remote working, and some firms have switched to it entirely, plenty have [...]

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How to transform your virtual meetings from horror story to brilliant!

2022-02-17T12:47:50+00:00February 2nd, 2022||

This is a short Executive Briefing on changes you can make to ensure your virtual meetings are the star of your hybrid working. Join our online webinar - 1 pm - 16 March. We move the conversation on from what we have all learnt about the challenges of hybrid working and online meetings over the [...]

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What’s your hybrid strategy? Are you in, out, or shake it all about!

2022-01-19T16:02:45+00:00January 19th, 2022|Company News, Productivity, Remote Working|

Have you got a hybrid strategy in place? Hybrid working, with people splitting their time between being in the office and working remotely, has to be properly planned - although every business will have different needs. This has become a somewhat urgent issue as coronavirus Plan B restrictions - including working from home where possible, [...]

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Managing Mental Health – Remotely!

2021-03-04T19:35:12+00:00March 4th, 2021|Productivity, Remote Working|

There has been so much written in the press recently about the state of the nation’s mental health over the COVID pandemic. It comes as no surprise that people are struggling; trying to juggle the needs of family, work commitments (if indeed they are fortunate enough to be in stable employment) and clutching guiltily at [...]

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Saving costs – why choose Windows Virtual Desktop?

2021-01-12T17:42:21+00:00January 12th, 2021|Productivity, Remote Working, Tips and Advice|

If you’re using Microsoft’s Remote Desktop or the Citrix alternative for your remote workers, you may find Windows Virtual Desktop saves you money … For a start, you may have had an unwelcome New Year’s surprise on your return to work; a price increase – particularly if you have a hosted service. This is ultimately [...]

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Home office technology ideas to increase productivity

2020-11-27T15:18:11+00:00November 27th, 2020|Productivity, Remote Working, Technology News|

We demonstrate some home office technology ideas and kit, in response to questions about how to improve productivity and professionalism when remote working. What better day to talk about home office tech products than on Black Friday? Love it or loathe it, the actual day is here again – but this year the sales have [...]

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Locked down not locked out, with IT support for business

2020-11-25T11:13:00+00:00November 5th, 2020|Cyber Security, Productivity, Remote Working, Security and Threats, Technology News|

We’re in another lockdown in England, so check your computer software is cyber secure and provides suitable IT support for business … If you’re still using Office 2010 or Office 2016 for Mac, be aware that support from Microsoft is ending this year and they are no longer providing technical support or software and security [...]

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